Kansas department’s brownouts to end after budget agreement
A Kansas local stood its ground against dangerous reductions to fire department resources. Now the city has agreed to improve staffing and find more fiscally responsible ways to fund two new fire stations.Continue reading→
‘Never this bad’: Helene’s impact to be felt for months to come as Milton approaches
Flooding caused by Hurricane Helene wreaked Havoc on much of the Southeast, resulting in a period of challenging emergency response. IAFF members spent the first few days on duty without a break while the IAFF Go Teams addressed membership issues from damaged property to financial relief. Now some of the same areas will be hit by another Hurricane, Milton.Continue reading→
Canadian Government announces historic plan on fire fighter cancer
The Framework builds on legislation enacted in June 2023 by MP Sherry Romanado and includes five years of funding to support key research and education efforts.Continue reading→
Arizona fire chief removed after misconduct allegations
An Arizona fire chief in charge of a Yavapai County fire district has lost his job after anti-union allegations came to light. An interim chief has been appointed in his place.Continue reading→
NY State fire fighter takes on 52-mile challenge to raise mental health awareness
Local 2393 fire fighter takes on the Fifty2 End Stigma challenge to raise awareness and counter stigma around mental health challenges in the fire service.Continue reading→
Teen burn survivors find community and strength at IAFF International Burn Camp
The IAFF Foundation is hosting an annual International Burn Camp for 41 burn survivors ages 13-15. IAFF fire fighter camp counselors accompany each young burn survivor to Washington, D.C. for a week of uplifting activities.Continue reading→
IAFF responding to Hurricane Helene across the Southeast
Hurricane Helene’s landfall as a Category 4 storm brought widespread devastation across several states, severely impacting IAFF members and their communities. Homes were destroyed, power is out for more than […]Continue reading→
Kamloops BC fire fighters make advances in new collective agreement
Members of Kamloops, BC Local 913 are welcoming a new collective agreement that not only improves wages, overtime and officer premiums, but also moves them to 24 hour-shifts and provides important advances in extended health benefits including mental health services.Continue reading→
IAFF helps clear obstacles for fire departments using whole blood transfusion programs
Whole blood transfusions delivered in the prehospital setting is saving lives. That's why the IAFF and a coalition of other associations and agencies are working together to make funding the procedure and having a reliable source of blood easier.Continue reading→
Renewed call for U.S. asbestos ban on Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses are some of the deadliest in the world – and they’re nearly entirely preventable.Continue reading→
Illinois fire fighters combine heritage and cancer awareness with new T-shirt
Carpentersville, IL Local 4790 members new T-shirt design honors Hispanic Heritage Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Continue reading→
Behind the Scenes at the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
Local 5 members, volunteers go above and beyond to assist families during annual Colorado Springs memorial event.Continue reading→
IAFF’s fallen honored at 2024 memorial
There were 308 honorees at this year's memorial event, including 113 legacy entries.Continue reading→
Discharge petition for Social Security Fairness Act will get a vote on House floor
In a historic development, a majority of House lawmakers side with fire fighters and other public servants as they seek to eliminate the costly WEP/GPO penaltiesContinue reading→
IAFF inducted into the DOL’s Century of Service Honor Roll
The IAFF receives special recognition from the Department of Labor for its 106 years of service to its members and the labor movement.Continue reading→
New Jersey fire fighters rescue sailboat in distress off Brigantine Coast
Local 2657 members executed a successful nighttime rescue of two sailors whose sailboat ran aground off Brigantine.Continue reading→
Coral Gables honors 9/11 amid mayor’s controversial remarks
After Vince Lago’s comments sparked outrage, Coral Gables makes Sept. 11 a local holiday following pressure from union leaders and residents.Continue reading→
Fire fighter unions are America’s favor labor group, new poll finds
A recent survey asked Americans which trade unions they viewed most favorably, with fire fighters taking the top spot.Continue reading→
UNITE HERE Remembers and Honors those lost on September 11
On the anniversary of September 11, 2001, UNITE HERE remembers all those who lost their lives on that tragic day. We hold especially close the memory of our 43 sisters and brothers from UNITE HERE Local 100 who died while working at Windows on the World, a restaurant located at the top of the North […] The post UNITE HERE Remembers and Honors those lost on September 11 appeared first on UNITE HERE!.Continue reading→
Families of fallen 9/11 members continue the tradition of bravery
Inspired by their parents’ legacy, a new generation of IAFF members are answering the call in New York City.Continue reading→